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12-10-1990 Public Hearing MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE PUBLIC HEARING ON STREET CLOSURES DECEMBER 10, 1990 The street closure Public Hearing of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on Monday, December 10, 1990, at the Community Center commencing at 7:00 p.m. with the following members present : Mayor Courtney Herb Spahn Spero Canton Stephen Loffredo Steven J . Johnson Also present : Gail Macdonald Mayor Courtney convened the meeting and asked for public comments. Mr . Philip Cahill : Positive about street closures 9100 N. Bayshore near his house. Dr . David Robinson : Spoke about street closures at the 999 NE 99th Street end of the Country Club Parking lot . He asked that the street closure be moved across the street from Its present location. Ms. Macdonald responded that the official map that was sent to the County showed the street closure at Its present location. She said that In the proposed location 99th Street would not be blocked . Dr . Robinson suggested a no right turn sign. Mr . Benton spoke about how cars will go through any space in street closures. He suggested an additional street closure at 10th . Mr . Loffredo spoke about concerns that he has about exiting from the Club. Mayor Courtney stated that the Village could try a one way street in that location . Mr . Loffredo suggested that the street closure be adjacent to Biscayne Boulevard . Mr . Spahn suggested using temporary street closures to block both streets. Mr . Loffredo stated that there is a traffic hazard if a street closure is placed on 10th Avenue. Mr . Benton spoke about the time Involved in obtaining permits for closisng State roads. Mr . Loffredo stated that he was in favor of a test at that location. Mr . Jim Condit : Spoke about cutting off one of the entrances to the Club. Mr . John Geraci : Spoke about 4 way stop signs at 1041 NE 96th Street 12th Avenue and blocking alley ways. He suggested narrowing 96th to 2 lanes to slow down traffic. Mayor Courtney stated that the Council is concerned with 96th Street and committed to solving any problems that may arise from street closures. Mr . Loffredo spoke about narrowing the street as a test . Mr . John Shepherd : Concerned that traffic has 1278 NE 93rd Street Increased on his street . He suggested lowering speed limit to 15 mph . Ms. Elisha Manghan: Stated that 1 /2 of her neighbor- 125 NE 105th Street hood is street ciosured and traffic has Increased. She asked that additional streets be closed. Mr . Loffredo spoke about how the present street closure plan was developed . Mr . Spahn spoke about the future and the next Phase of the street closure project . He said that the Village has an agreement with the County for the present project . Mr . William Raupp: Spoke about cars exiting the Club 824 NE 100th Street He said that he favors 1 way signs Instead of totally blocking the street . Ms. Dottie Yates: Spoke about alley usage and asked NE 109th Street why her alley Is not closed. Ms. Macdonald explained the petition process to close alleys. She suggested re-timing the light on North Miami Avenue. Mr . Loffredo suggested looking at all tights in Miami Shores for re-timing and taking a comprehensive plan to the County. Mr . Frank Baltra: Spoke about the map that was 161 NE 105th Street printed in the newspaper and the traffic study that was conducted. Mr . Loffredo stated that there was never a street closure proposed for 105th Street . Mr . Canton arrived at the meeting at this time in the discussion . Mr . Spahn stated that the Council will look at the situation on 105th Street . Mr . Robert Moody: Spoke about the speed of cars on 950 NE 100th Street his Street . He suggested a 3 way stop on NE 9th Avenue and 100th Street . Mr . Canton stated that stop signs are handled by the County, not by the Village. Ms. Hilsenbeck : Spoke about the Increase of 9350 NE 12th Avenue traffic on 12th avenue. Mr . Sam Michaelson : Traffic reduced in his area. Ms. Ingrid Boulos: Suggested speed bumps on streets. 900 NE 100th Street Mr . Canton suggested rumble strips on some problem streets. Mr . Louis Aloislo: Spoke about the traffic in his 183 NE 110th Street alley. Mr . Charlie Smith : Spoke about the speed of traffic 198 NE 92nd Street on 10th Avenue. Mr . Canton spoke about developing a buffer between the traffic and the houses on 96th Street . Mr . Loffredo spoke about the Intersection of 10th and 96th and the speeding problem on 10th Avenue. Mr . Todd Johnson : Asked how to keep in touch 874 NE 99th Street regarding progress on the street closure changes. Mayor Courtney replied that any Inquiries should be directed to Ms. Macdonald. Ms. Macdonald explained the street closure placement process. Mr . Frank Nowlan: Spoke about getting ready for 91st and N. Miami Avenue Phase 2 of the street closure Plan. He asked for the street closure at his corner to be landscaped as soon as possible. Ms. Macdonald stated that the street closure at Mr . Nowian's corner should be landscaped by the end of February. Mr . Ronald Marrocco: Asked that no outlet signs be 1044 NE 94th Street lowered for better visibility. Mr . Benton responded that the sign must be 7 feet from the ground according to regulations. Dr . John Hilsenbeck : Spoke about the traffic doubling 9350 NE 12th Avenue on his street since the street closures were installed . Ms. Macdonald spoke about the process of solving traffic problems due to the closing of streets. Dr . Bob Sherman : Spoke about the reduction of crime 1008 NE 94th Street and the Increase In traffic. Mr . Spahn spoke about the reduction of crime statistics In Miami Shores. Mr . Canton spoke about the Increase in property values In Miami Shores. Mr . Loffredo spoke about alleviating problems and the consistency of the street closure program. Ms. Margaret Bryant : Spoke about the speed of traffic 705 NE 92dnd Street In her area and the additional traffic caused by Barnett Bank . Mr . John Davies: Spoke about safety regarding 150 NE 106th Street street closures and the speed of traffic. Ms. Elspeth Hotchkiss: Spoke about street lights and the 174 NE 106th Street speed of the traffic in her area. Mr . Jim Condit : Spoke about property values rising 96th Street all around the County and fire plugs being Isolated by street closures. Mr . John Austin : Stated that the quality of life 1205 NE 91st Terrace has been Improved by street closures. He suggested strict police enforcement in the Shores. Mr . DB Hughes: Spoke about stop signs on 96th 1245 NE 94th Street Street . Mr . Loffredo spoke about other areas of the County that have had a reduction in property values. Mr . Moody: Stated that street closures have 950 NE 100th Street worked. Dr . Robinson : Spoke about the necessity of a walk way through the street Mr . Louis Aloisio: Spoke about the traffic in his 183 NE 110th Street alley. Mr . Charlie Smith : Spoke about the speed of traffic 198 NE 92nd Street on 10th Avenue. Mr . Canton spoke about developing a buffer between the traffic and the houses on 96th Street . Mr . Loffredo spoke about the Intersection of 10th and 96th and the speeding problem on 10th Avenue. Mr . Todd Johnson: Asked how to keep In touch 874 NE 99th Street regarding progress on the street closure changes. Mayor Courtney replied that any inquiries should be directed to Ms. Macdonald. Ms. Macdonald explained the street closure placement process. Mr . Frank Nowian : Spoke about getting ready for 91st and N. Miami Avenue Phase 2 of the street closure Plan. He asked for the street closure at his corner to be landscaped as soon as possible. Ms. Macdonald stated that the street closure at Mr . Nowlan 's corner should be landscaped by the end of February. Mr . Ronald Marrocco: Asked that no outlet signs be 1044 NE 94th Street lowered for better visibility. Mr . Benton responded that the sign must be 7 feet from the ground according to regulations. Dr . John Hilsenbeck: Spoke about the traffic doubling 9350 NE 12th Avenue on his street since the street closures were installed . Ms. Macdonald spoke about the process of solving traffic problems due to the closing of streets. Dr . Bob Sherman : Spoke about the reduction of crime 1008 NE 94th Street and the Increase In traffic. Mr . Spahn spoke about the reduction of crime statistics In Miami Shores. Mr . Canton spoke about the Increase in property values In Miami Shores. Mr . Loffredo spoke .about alleviating problems and the consistency of the street closure program. Ms. Margaret Bryant : Spoke about the speed of traffic 705 NE 92dnd Street In her area and the additional traffic caused by Barnett Bank . Mr . John Davies: Spoke about safety regarding 150 NE 106th Street street closures and the speed of traffic. Ms. Elspeth Hotchkiss: Spoke about street lights and the 174 NE 106th Street speed of the traffic in her area. Mr . Jim Condit : Spoke about property values rising 96th Street all around the County and fire plugs being Isolated by street closures. Mr . John Austin : Stated that the quality of life 1205 NE 91st Terrace has been improved by street closures. He suggested strict police enforcement in the Shores. Mr . DB Hughes: Spoke about stop signs on 96th 1245 NE 94th Street Street . Mr . Loffredo spoke about other areas of the County that have had a reduction in property values. Mr . Moody: Stated that street closures have 950 NE 100th Street worked . Dr . Robinson: Spoke about the necessity of a walk way through the street closures. Mr . Nowlan: Spoke about the Increase In property values. Ms. Victoria Smith : Spoke about the Increase in NW 2nd and 110th Street traffic on her street . Mr . Canton spoke about the maintenance of the landscaped street closures. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 pm. Her ry T. Court ey Mayor Attest : Gail Macdonald Village Clerk By: Scott W. Davis Deputy Village Clerk